I recently read a book called unChristian (Kinnaman) that reports the results of hundreds of research studies related to the impressions young Americans have about Christians. Interestingly, if you spend just one hour in the R&S section, you will see at least one question or answer that directly supports every significant finding in the book.
When people, primarily those outside the faith but even those inside it...and especially those in the 18 to 29 year old age group think about the term "Christian", words that come to mind include insensitive, judgmental, hypocritical, antihomosexual (or homophobic), sheltered, arrogant, and hostile.
My questions...
1. Are these perceptions an accurate reflection of the instructions Jesus gave his followers?
2. Should Christians be concerned about these negative perceptions?
3. Do all Christians share some measure of responsibility for these perceptions and, if so...
4. What should we be doing to alter these perceptions?
2007-11-09
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